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198 episodes
Behind Blood Moon: A Fun & Inspiring Chat with Britney S. Lewis
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Britney S. Lewis, author of The Undead Truth of Us and her newest YA novel Blood Moon — and we had the best time with her.Britney is one of those rare authors who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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58:50
The Art of Honesty: A Conversation with Maxine Rosaler
This week we’re joined by the incredible Maxine Rosaler — a writer whose work blends sharp observation, emotional honesty, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.In this heartfelt conversation, Maxine opens up about her writing jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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48:43
Until the Heart Stops… and the Fangirling Starts with Gillian Eliza West 🖤
She’s back! 🩸 This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re welcoming Gillian Eliza West for her second visit — and we couldn’t be more excited to talk about her newest release, Until the Heart Stops.Set in the d...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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50:54
Good Books & Great Vibes with A.A. Barton
This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re joined by the incredible A.A. Barton — author, storyteller, and all-around force of creativity. 💫We talk all things A.A. Barton: her newest book, navigating grief through writ...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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37:23
Breaking the Mold: Nikki Payne on Inclusive Love Stories
We’re diving deep into the heart of modern rom-coms, Nerds! ✨ The brilliant Nikki Payne joins us to talk about her newest release, The Princess and the P.I., along with Pride and Protest and Sex, Lies and Sensibility<...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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53:22
Books, Belonging & Big Feelings with ShonnaReads
This week, we’re joined by the one and only @ShonnaReads — the radiant, book-loving powerhouse who’s making the reading world brighter and more inclusive. 🌈📚Shonna opens up about her passion for highlighting diverse stori...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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49:44
Heather Snodgrass: A Love Letter to Reading
Heather Snodgrass joins us to talk A Love Letter to Reading!We dive into her dark humor, killer playlists, and pop-culture-driven storytelling — all with her signature wit and warmth. 💀🎶From grief and vengeance to bold, fla...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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51:11
Girls Who Play Dead 🖤🔪 Joelle Wellington Brings the Thrills (and Eat the Rich Vibes)
This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re joined by the incredible Joelle Wellington 🖤🔪 and honestly… we clicked instantly. ✨ Joelle is the author of Their Vicious Games, The Blonde Dies First, and the upcoming ...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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46:49
Real or Not Real: Our Mockingjay Finale
NERDS, we’ve made it. 💔🔥 Our Hunger Games summer comes to a close with the Mockingjay finale, and we are still recovering. From Katniss stepping into the role of the Mockingjay, to the heartbreak of loss, to THAT ending — we’re talking...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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53:09
We Love You, Mona Awad | Writing, Fairy Tales & the Magic of We Love You, Bunny
Today on Fiction Fanatics, we are beyond thrilled to welcome Mona Awad, the bestselling author of Bunny, Rouge, All’s Well, and 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. 💫Mona joins us to talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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37:28
Brynne Weaver Talks Tourist Season 🔪🖤 Dark Romance & Fan Favorites ✨
We are SCREAMING because Brynne Weaver is on Fiction Fanatics!! 🖤✨ The author of the Ruinous Love Trilogy(Butcher & Blackbird, Leather & Lark, Scythe & Sparrow) joins us to talk dark romance,...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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52:03
The Warden Is In the House: JR Ward on Lover Forbidden & BDB Season 2
NERDS. It happened. 😭💀 THE WARDEN herself—JR WARD—is on Fiction Fanatics and we’re still screaming about it!!We dive deep into the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, talk all about her upcoming release (Lover Forb...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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1:09:36
Vitalerium: Descent into the Void 🚀 | Nicholas Keating Casbarro Interview
This week, we’re blasting off with Nicholas Keating Casbarro, author of Vitalerium: Descent into the Void 🚀. Nicholas takes us through his unique writing journey (yes, much of the book was drafted mid-flight ✈️), the expansive w...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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39:29
The Movie That Set the Arena Ablaze | Hunger Games Summer: Catching Fire 🔥
🔥🎯 Hunger Games Summer continues! 🎯🔥Tonight, Chanel and Lark gush over Catching Fire — from the PERFECT casting choices to the scenes we can’t stop rewatching, plus a deep dive into the love triangle that kept us on the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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48:25
Hunger Games Summer: Episode Rewind – Peeta’s Games, Part 1
We’re keeping the Hunger Games Summer spirit alive with a rewind to one of our most-loved episodes! 🔥In Peeta’s Games, Part 1, we dive into the fanfiction by lgsysgrace — a powerful retelling of The Hunger Games
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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1:04:43
Coffee, Books, and a Little Bit of Fate: Michelle C. Harris Joins Us
This week, we got to sit down with the absolutely wonderful Michelle C. Harris — and what a fun, inspiring conversation it turned out to be. We talked all about her writing journey, her upcoming books A Latte Like Love and The Book...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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49:29
Hunger Games Summer: Catching Fire ⏰🔥
Our ✨ Hunger Games Summer ✨ series continues with the book that raised the stakes — Catching Fire.We dive into the brilliant storyline, the unforgettable twists, and the characters we already loved… but now see in a whole new li...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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52:14
Hunger Games Summer: The Movie Episode
We’re back in Panem, and this time it’s on the big screen! This week, we’re rewatching The Hunger Games movie and diving into all our thoughts — the casting, the scenes that still give us chills, and our excitement for the new movie on...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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30:43
Rewind Episode – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Part 2) | Hunger Games Summer Continues!
Hunger Games Summer isn’t over yet, nerds! 🌾🔥 While we take a little break, we’re bringing you Part 2 of our Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes deep dive—and it’s time to head back into the arena.This episode covers Snow’s descent (...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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1:20:16
Rewind Episode – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Part 1) | Hunger Games Summer Continues!
This week, we’re taking a quick break—but Hunger Games Summer rolls on! 🌾🔥We’re throwing it back to Part 1 of our deep dive into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This episode covers our first impressions, Coriolanus Snow’s vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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1:38:04
Quick Recs for Pride Month
It’s a quick one, nerds! This week, we’re sharing what we’re currently loving—books, shows, stories—and giving a shoutout to the queer reads on our TBR for Pride Month. 🏳️🌈📚From romantic fantasy to sharp, queer thrillers, we’ve got recs...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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34:20
Welcome to Hunger Games Summer 🔥 Book One Deep Dive
Welcome to Hunger Games Summer, nerds! 🎯 All season long, we’re heading back to Panem—and this week we kick things off with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.We dive into:🕊️ Who’s really playing the ga...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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46:53
May Book of the Month: Sunrise on the Reaping
This week, we’re diving into Sunrise on the Reaping by the iconic Suzanne Collins—our May Book of the Month and one of the most exciting additions to the Hunger Games universe yet. We recorded this one in our pod studio (!!!) an...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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54:13
That’s the End of It. And We’re Not Okay. (IWTV Season 2 Finale w/ Julie Soto)
A love story ends… or maybe it just transforms. In the Interview with the Vampire Season 2 finale, we’re joined one last time by Julie Soto to unravel the heartbreak, betrayal, and blood-soaked beauty of Episode 8.Secrets come to light....
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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1:23:40
The Beginning of the End (IWTV S2E7) with Julie Soto!
This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re breaking down Interview with the Vampire Season 2, Episode 7 with the one and only Julie Soto! 🖤✨ The cracks between Louis and Armand are impossible to ignore, Daniel is digging ...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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56:12